Kanu Drops Defence Plan, Claims No Case Against Him
Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his plan to present witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial. At the resumed hearing on Monday, Kanu told the Federal High Court in Abuja that after reviewing his case file, he found no valid charges against him and therefore saw no […]
Senate Confirms Oludare, Kataka as MD, Executive Director of NDIC
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Oludare Sunday and Kabir Kataka as the new Managing Director and Executive Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The confirmation followed the presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, chaired by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East), who urged lawmakers […]
Tinubu Blocks NDLEA Bill Over Proceeds of Crime Provision
President Bola Tinubu has declined to sign the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill, 2025 into law, citing concerns over its contradiction with existing financial regulations. In a letter read during Thursday’s plenary session in the House of Representatives, Tinubu invoked Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution to explain his decision. The President opposed […]
Court Sentences Man to Death for Killing NYSC Member in Nasarawa
The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the brutal murder of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salome Adaidu. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Simon Aboki found Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide after evidence showed he killed and dismembered the victim. Ajayi was convicted on […]
2027: I Will Do Anything for Tinubu—Barau Declares
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has expressed unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring his readiness to accept any role assigned to him, including being picked as Tinubu’s running mate. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Barau described Tinubu as his “political father” and vowed to […]
Neymar Extends Santos Contract Until 2025
Neymar on Tuesday extended his contract with Brazilian club Santos until the end of 2025, as he attempts to recapture his form in time for next year’s World Cup. He stated that he followed my heart and had made his decision, saying Santos is not just his team, his home, roots, history, and life,” Neymar […]
DMO Allots ₦100 Billion in Bond Offerings
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has allotted a total of ₦100 billion across two bond offerings. The auction featured two separate bonds with face values of ₦50 billion each, being the results of the June 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Bond Auction. The bonds were issued as part of the government’s strategy to finance […]
Kenyans Mark One Year of Anti-Government Protests Amid Unrest
Kenyans are expected to take to the streets in large numbers on Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of anti-government protests that culminated in the storming of parliament and several deaths as police opened fire on demonstrators. Although the protests eventually faded after President William Ruto withdrew proposed tax hikes that had initially sparked the rallies, public […]
Pharmacists Blame Physician Leadership for Ongoing Healthcare Crisis
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has said that the current model, which grants physicians exclusive control over key administrative and procurement roles, has plunged the nation’s health sector into unprecedented corruption, inefficiency and dire patient outcomes. This accusation came amidst recent claims by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, that physician […]
NIMC to train NYSC members for Nationwide NIN enrollment
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is set to deploy Youth Corps members to fast-track the enrollment of more Nigerians into the National Identification Number (NIN) database. To this end, the Commission, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has commenced the training of selected Corps members. […]
